Rex turned one year old on August 30th. Whhhaaaaat?! This year has seriously flown by, I can hardly believe it. And since I haven't blogged about the little man since he was born, thought I should post some pics of Rex growing up.
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Just one day old
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Rex has been a great baby from day one. He had long crying bouts here and there like a typical newborn, but he has always been a good eater, sleeper and snuggler. I remember feeding him in the hospital thinking, "so this is what it's like to just feed a baby" since it was always SUCH a struggle with my other two.
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| One month old |
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7 weeks old -- first smiles and blond hair coming in -- he was born with a head of dark hair that started falling out after his first bath.
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Rex started sleeping from 10pm-6am at about 7-8 weeks old. And he was sleeping 8pm-7am at 3 months old. So awesome! I feel like I have tried to do the same kind of sleep training with all of my kids, but he definitely took to it the best. Again, best baby ever.
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| Super interactive at 3 months -- LOVES his big brother |
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| At about 4 months old. Such a cute, happy baby. |
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| Found his toes! |
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| Rex LOVES his big sister too. It is so adorable to hear Kate say to him "Is there any baby cuter than you?! I don't think so!" |
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| Almost 6 months old. I took this one... |
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| And Finn took this one...pretty great shot for a 4-year-old I think! |
Rex had about a week when he was 5 1/2 months old where he cried every night when we put him to sleep -- very uncharacteristic of him. Then the lightbulb turned on and I realized he was ready for solid foods. He took to them like a champ and immediately started sleeping well again.
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| 6 months old -- same size as his cousin Pearl who is 7 months older than him. He's not big, she's just really tiny :) |
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| 7 month old smiles with Aunt Andrea. |
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| Pearl LOVES Rex. She was soooo happy when we put her in the swing behind him. |
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| Kate (the dress-up queen) put this hat on Rex and I just walked into the room and found him playing happily in it. Cutest thing ever. |
Around 6 months old he suddenly forgot how to use a bottle. Weird. He would cry and then just chew on the nipple without latching. So I started teaching him how to use a sippy cup and weaned him right to a cup at 8 months old. Again, best baby ever.
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| About 8 months old. He got so good in this jolly jumper and was always winding himself up and spinning around, or taking a few running steps then letting himself fall backwards. |
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| 9 1/2 months old with Gramps. He was so good-natured on this trip and easy to take care of. Our trip to Ohio merits its own post which is coming soon. |
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| 11 months old. Yeah, he spends a lot of time in here. |
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| One year old! Post-cake and pre-bath on his birthday. |
We just love our little Rex! I am so blessed to have such an easy baby because I have been pretty frazzled having 3 kids 4 and under. It's funny how your first kid seems so old at 1 -- Rex is still my little baby! Part of that is because he's not interested in walking and does not have a single tooth! I just love it though. I want him to stay my little baby forever! Happy Birthday Rex!
